What are our areas of expertise?
Human Rights
Our outputs in the field of human rights have been mainly focused on improving the rights of arrival and integration of migrants in the EU. We are coordinating the project ITFLOWS and we have published several articles related to the laws of the sea applicable for rescuing migrants as well as the prevention of migrant trafficking and smuggling.
Data Protection
We are extremely interested in the latest developments that AI is bringing to our society. We have recent publications in the field of data protection, examining the impact of AI in predicting the arrival of migrants, the implications of online political microtargeting, and the consequences of interoperability of databases in the EU.
Security
We contribute significantly to security studies, examining diverse challenges within the EU and globally. The studies explore comprehensive security approaches, addressing border, cyber, and environmental topics. The researchers foster insights into international conflict, human security, and the role of global organizations.
International law
Global Intel group members engage in robust studies on International Law, contributing to the understanding of legal frameworks within the European Union (EU) and on a global scale. Research at this group cover diverse aspects, including EU law, international treaties, and human rights, reflecting a commitment to advancing legal knowledge and addressing contemporary challenges. Through its academic initiatives, the group plays a crucial role in shaping legal discourse and fostering a deeper comprehension of the complexities inherent in the international legal system.
Climate change & sustainability
We conduct forefront of research and studies in the realm of Climate Change and Sustainability, exploring the environmental challenges within the European Union (EU) and globally. By covering topics such as sustainable development, climate policy, and environmental law, the researchers are contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding ecological sustainability. Through its academic endeavors, the group plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge which addresses the urgent issues posed by climate change on both regional and global scales.
Recent news and activities
- Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence is out!We are very happy to announce the publication of the special issue on Artificial Intelligence in the EU at Quaderns IEE, that GLOBAL INTEL coordinated This issue brings together a selection of contributions presented at the TechAndLaw conference, held on October 3, 2024. The dossier… Més informació: Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence is out!
- We attend ERA event on EU anti-discrimination lawOn 2-3 2025, Dr Ballesta attended the event “Current Reflections on EU Anti-Discrimination Law”, organised by ERA in Madrid. It presented current reflections by academic experts on the state of play and future development of EU anti-discrimination law. The key topics were Algorithmic discrimination, Age… Més informació: We attend ERA event on EU anti-discrimination law
- Conferencia: IA, Seguridad y CumplimientoQué ilusión nos hace cerrar nuestro periodo de investigación 2023-2025 con este evento 🔝 que hemos organizado: “IA, Seguridad y Cumplimiento”. Tendrá lugar el próximo 10 de junio a las 12:00 en la Sala de Vistas de la Facultat Dret UAB. Vamos a contar con… Més informació: Conferencia: IA, Seguridad y Cumplimiento
- 🎉 Congratulations to Lídia Ballesta Martí! 🏆We are delighted to announce that Lídia Ballesta Martí, member of the GLOBAL INTEL research group, has been awarded the Extraordinary Doctoral Award (Premi Extraordinari de Doctorat) by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) for her outstanding PhD thesis, defended in November 2023. The official… Més informació: 🎉 Congratulations to Lídia Ballesta Martí! 🏆
- Updates after the Draghi and Letta Reports🗣️ By Maite Costa Campi (University of Barcelona)📍 Sala de Juntes, Faculty of Law – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona🕓 16:00 to 17:30 🔎The recent reports by Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta have stirred key discussions on the future of the European Union. This talk will… Més informació: Updates after the Draghi and Letta Reports
- We participate in the Course on the Current State of Spanish Foreign PolicyOur GLOBAL INTEL member Dr Anna Ayuso has participated in the Final session of the Course on the Current State of Spanish Foreign Policy It has consisted of a Roundtable to understand the future of trade relations between Spain, the European Union, and MERCOSUR. The… Més informació: We participate in the Course on the Current State of Spanish Foreign Policy
